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Oct 11, 2006 13:16:31 GMT -6
Post by woodenshoe1 on Oct 11, 2006 13:16:31 GMT -6
Hi Guys, I'm new to the forum, but have been lurking for about a year. I wonder if someone could tell me how to best prep Awana wheels? Can you use the Pro Shaver on them?
Thanks, Wooden Shoe
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Oct 11, 2006 15:06:37 GMT -6
Post by WarpSpeedINC on Oct 11, 2006 15:06:37 GMT -6
Hi Guys, I'm new to the forum, but have been lurking for about a year. I wonder if someone could tell me how to best prep Awana wheels? Can you use the Pro Shaver on them? Thanks, Wooden Shoe Welcome Wooden Shoe!! I am not sure if the Pro Shaver will work on the awana wheels, as they are allot softer than the BSA stuff. If you are going to use a lathe, keep the rotational speed between 600 and 750 rpm's, and use a tool bit with a nose radius of .007 or less. Otherwise, you will melt the wheel, or have a terrible finish from actualy smearing the plastic. blowing a little air as you are machining helps also. Good Luck!! Warp Speed
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Oct 11, 2006 16:43:03 GMT -6
Post by Wooden Shoe on Oct 11, 2006 16:43:03 GMT -6
Warp Speed,
Thanks for the welcome and the infomation, Warp. Sad to say I don't have a lathe. Maybe someone else has a way to true the Awana wheels. I just read about the Pro Shaver on the Deby Worx site and they say not to use it on the Awana wheels. I am wondering if I can use any of the other Pro tools on my Awana wheels? How do I find any other previous threads about Awana wheels?
Thanks again,
Wooden Shoe
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Oct 11, 2006 16:46:46 GMT -6
Post by BAM Racing on Oct 11, 2006 16:46:46 GMT -6
Hey Wooden Shoe,
A square block and a pro mandrel with some 600 grit wet paper works well. Awana wheels out of the box are not that bad.
Just make sure your table is square to the chuck.
Good luck!
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Oct 11, 2006 16:53:42 GMT -6
Post by 2FAST4U on Oct 11, 2006 16:53:42 GMT -6
Hi Guys, I'm new to the forum, but have been lurking for about a year. I wonder if someone could tell me how to best prep Awana wheels? Can you use the Pro Shaver on them? Thanks, Wooden Shoe warp is right on the money... I just got done doing a set of awana wheels this is the first time I have worked with them and they are very soft... I found that the wheel is pretty round and dose not need much attention to the out side . I hollowed them out to lighten them and was very pleased on how fast they where... do what warp said...because this is how I did it... for more help let us know.. Glenn
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Oct 11, 2006 16:56:56 GMT -6
Post by Woode shoe on Oct 11, 2006 16:56:56 GMT -6
Thanks BAM,
I have used the process you mentioned but I'm trying to take my wheels to the next level. Any ideas? Does the Pro mandrel and hub tool work on awana wheels?
Thanks,
Wooden Shoe
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Oct 11, 2006 17:53:16 GMT -6
Post by BAM Racing on Oct 11, 2006 17:53:16 GMT -6
No problem. Yes, the mandrel and hub tool work. Just as WarpSpeed and Glenn stated, the plastic is softer so patience is required when working these wheels. Good luck! p.s. I actually run between 300 to 500 rpm and take smaller, slower passes on the lathe.
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Oct 11, 2006 17:58:02 GMT -6
Post by woodenshoe1 on Oct 11, 2006 17:58:02 GMT -6
Wow!
The top wheelmen in the business responded right of the bat, even in the midst of some "contraversy" over who is the best. Thanks guys for your help thus far. Bam I appreciate your input as well. Glen when you said you "hollowed them out", how did you do this? Did you drill holes in the sidewalls or shave the inside? Can you share the process? I assume you used a lathe. What would you recommend to someone without a lathe?
Thanks,
Wooden Shoe
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Oct 11, 2006 21:01:59 GMT -6
Post by 2FAST4U on Oct 11, 2006 21:01:59 GMT -6
Wow! The top wheelmen in the business responded right of the bat, even in the midst of some "contraversy" over who is the best. Thanks guys for your help thus far. Bam I appreciate your input as well. Glen when you said you "hollowed them out", how did you do this? Did you drill holes in the sidewalls or shave the inside? Can you share the process? I assume you used a lathe. What would you recommend to someone without a lathe? Thanks, Wooden Shoe I hollowed out the inside of the wheel... I used a lathe it would be very difficult to do it any other way... in the olden days I used a drill and sand paper or a good file be very patient... Have your son hold the drill or you clamp it in a vice and start sanding the inside of the wheel... Have fun... 2fast4u
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Oct 11, 2006 22:01:04 GMT -6
Post by Cam-Car Racing on Oct 11, 2006 22:01:04 GMT -6
Woodenshoe1
I race a car called Meteor in stock division in PDDR. I am able to be very competivtive with the other cars that use the standard size axles. I make my own wheels and thin them out using a drill and an exacto knife. I just lay the drill on the countertop and start spinning the wheel and start shaving it out with the knife. If you look at October's stock results you will see that I placed 3rd, losing only to the cars that were running pin axles. It can be done without a lathe but it is time consuming.
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Oct 12, 2006 3:54:29 GMT -6
Post by woodenshoe1 on Oct 12, 2006 3:54:29 GMT -6
Thanks 2fast4u and Cam-Car,
Looks like I need to get busy on my wheels. I consider myself to be pretty patient, but it sounds like I have some long hours ahead. Maybe I can find a friend with a lathe. Do any vendors sell Awana wheels already preped? Cam-Car what wheels do you start with BSA, Awana or others? Thanks again to all those who have helped!
Wooden Shoe
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Oct 12, 2006 7:31:42 GMT -6
Post by MaxV on Oct 12, 2006 7:31:42 GMT -6
There is a chart of tool application to the various wheels, including Awana, at: www.maximum-velocity.com/specialtytoolapp.htmAlso, I do have some lathed Awana wheels, which have been narrowed to half width, and the hub has been shortened. You can contact me at 623-587-9261 for more info.
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Oct 12, 2006 10:06:52 GMT -6
Post by Cam-Car Racing on Oct 12, 2006 10:06:52 GMT -6
So far I have only run BSA wheels. I have heard that Awana makes a nice wheel and I want to try them one of these days.
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Oct 12, 2006 10:37:05 GMT -6
Post by Wooden Shoe1 on Oct 12, 2006 10:37:05 GMT -6
MaxV,
That chart is very helpful, thanks. I missed it when I was at your site. I will contact you about the tools and wheels. Hope I have enough $$$ for what I need. Would you guys recommend using Awana wheels to race in stock classes of WILR and PDDR?
Wooden Shoe
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Oct 12, 2006 10:51:39 GMT -6
Post by 2FAST4U on Oct 12, 2006 10:51:39 GMT -6
MaxV, That chart is very helpful, thanks. I missed it when I was at your site. I will contact you about the tools and wheels. Hope I have enough $$$ for what I need. Would you guys recommend using Awana wheels to race in stock classes of WILR and PDDR? Wooden Shoe wooden check your personal message
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Oct 12, 2006 11:08:15 GMT -6
Post by woodenshoe1 on Oct 12, 2006 11:08:15 GMT -6
2FAST 4U
I need help in checking my personal message. Sorry I'm not very computer literate.
Wooden Shoe
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Oct 12, 2006 11:11:37 GMT -6
Post by 2FAST4U on Oct 12, 2006 11:11:37 GMT -6
down at the bottom of the post board where it shows new member what was the last post for the day there is a place that says personal msg. click on that and it will take you to your personal msg secection... click on the new msg that has been sent and walla...
Glenn
goto the info section just a little more help it says privet msg click on the number and it will pull up your personal msg's
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Oct 12, 2006 11:22:56 GMT -6
Post by woodenshoe1 on Oct 12, 2006 11:22:56 GMT -6
Glen,
Thanks for the help on pms and the message. I will consider your offer. It's great to have such helpful people on this forum. You guys are great!!!
Wooden Shoe
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